Although children with Down's syndrome share some common physical characteristics, they don't all look the same. A child with Down's will look more like their family members than other children who have the syndrome.

People with Down's syndrome will also have different personalities and abilities. Everyone born with Down's syndrome will have some degree of learning disability, but this will be different for each person.

amniocentesis – a sample of amniotic fluid is tested, usually during weeks 15-20 of pregnancy

If these tests show that your baby has Down's syndrome, you and your baby's other parent will be offered counselling so you can talk about the impact of the diagnosis.

You may also be offered an appointment to meet a doctor or other health professional who works with children with Down's syndrome. They can tell you more about the condition and answer any questions you have.